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A Christmas tree is seen as it was installed for New Year and Christmas celebrations. (Representational image)
In the wake of increasing coronavirus cases, the Uttarakhand government has announced that bars, hotels, and other public places won t be permitted to hold programmes, parties, and public gatherings on the occasion of Christmas, new year s eve, and January 1, 2021.Â
Earlier on December 18, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat tested positive for coronavirus on Friday. After contracting the infection, Rawat appealed to all those who have come into contact with him in the last few days to isolate and get themselves tested.
Uttarakhand CM tweets pictures of virtually attending House session, Congress objects
Trivendra Singh Rawat is attending the Assembly session virtually as he is in home isolation after contracting Covid-19. December 23, 2020 12:59:54 am
The CM s photographs of virtually attending the Assembly session were posted on his Twitter handle on both Monday and Tuesday. (File)
The Opposition Congress Tuesday raised objections to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat tweeting pictures of himself virtually attending the winter session of the state Assembly. Rawat is in home isolation as he contracted Covid-19.
Congress member Qazi Mohd Nizamuddin drew the attention of the House on the issue by moving a notice about point of order. The CM’s photographs of virtually attending the Assembly session were posted on his Twitter handle on both Monday and Tuesday.
Updated Dec 21, 2020 | 14:35 IST
Manish Sisodia also expressed delight at Uttarakhand Minister Madan Kaushik accepting his challenge to debate on the development works done by Rawat-led Uttarakhand government. Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia | Photo Credit: PTI
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New Delhi: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday launched a blistering attack on Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat calling him zero work CM . He further claimed that people of the mountain state are not happy with Rawat s regime.
Trivendra Singh Rawat
Three days ahead of the winter session of the Assembly, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Friday tested positive for Covid-19 and isolated himself at his official residence.
Taking to Twitter, Rawat said that he is stable, asymptomatic and asked those who came in contact with him recently to get tested.
Earlier, he held a review meeting with officials regarding preparations for Covid vaccination and stressed upon efforts to improve the recovery rate.
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Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat tests positive for COVID-19 ANI | Updated: Dec 18, 2020 15:59 IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], December 18 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has tested positive for coronavirus on Friday.
In a tweet, Rawat said he went into home isolation after he tested positive for COVID-19. He has also urged people who might have come in contact with him to isolate themselves and get tested for virus. Today I had my corona test done and the report came back positive. My health is fine and I do not have any symptoms. Therefore, on the advice of doctors, I will be in home isolation. I request everyone, whoever has come in contact with me in the last few days, please isolate yourself and get yourself checked, Rawat said in a tweet (translated from Hindi).